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Temporal dynamics of tryptophan and symptoms of depression and fatigue in dialysis patients: a time-series approach.

Withdrawn
Conditions
depression
low mood
10027946
10038430
Registration Number
NL-OMON36308
Lead Sponsor
niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Withdrawn
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria

Age > 18 years
Hemodialysis for more than 1 year
Stable dialysis routine
Hemodynamic stability
Cardiac stability
3 times a week on dialysis

Exclusion Criteria

Complex comorbidity
Life expectancy less than 6 months
Significant cognitive impairments
Current depressive disorder or any other current psychiatric disorder according to DSM-IV criteria
Patient atypical for the dialysis centre

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Depressive symptoms as measured by the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9),<br /><br>fatigue symptoms as measured by the Abbreviated Fatigue Questionnaire (AFQ),<br /><br>tryptophan levels.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Immune activity as measured by hCRP and IL-6. Sleep quality and person-specific<br /><br>illness parameter (self-report).</p><br>
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